@article{2082286688af445e87fb1b9a7c5839d8,
title = "Viral infection, psychopathology, and autonomic modulation among methadone users in Taiwan",
abstract = "Aim: We aimed to explore the impact of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection on autonomic modulation in heroin users. Methods: Fifty-nine subjects were divided into three groups: no infection group, HCV infection group, and HIV infection group (IG). Heart rate variability of all participants was measured. Results: The high frequency power (a parasympathetic index) and the total power (a combined autonomic index) of the IG were significantly lower before and after taking methadone. Above finding could not be explained by psychopathology. Conclusions: The results indicated that early HIV infection may play a role in autonomic dysregulation in heroin users.",
keywords = "Heart rate variability, Hepatitis C virus, Human immunodeficiency virus, Methadone",
author = "Huang, {Wei Lieh} and Chang, {Li Ren} and Kuo, {Terry B.J.} and Lin, {Yu Hsuan} and Yang, {Jia Ling} and Chen, {Ying Zai} and Yang, {Cheryl C.H.}",
note = "Funding Information: This study was supported by a grant (NSC 100-2627-B-010-002) from the National Science Council (Taiwan), a grant (105AC-B3) from the Ministry of Education, Aim for the Top University Plan, and a grant (NTUHYL.99N015) from National Taiwan University Hospital, Yun-Lin Branch. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2017, Pacini Editore S.p.A. All rights reserved.",
year = "2017",
month = dec,
day = "1",
language = "English",
volume = "19",
pages = "31--38",
journal = "Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems",
issn = "1592-1638",
publisher = "Pacini Editore s.r.l.",
number = "6",
}
